Redmi Turbo 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; estimated prices are $250 and $166. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 48/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 602,971).

The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 80
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Performance 47
Display 67
Camera 33
Battery 52
Portability 68
Value for money
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 602971
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 952
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1963
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (80/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 204g
  • Cheaper: $166 vs $250

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 19 points higher (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G: The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra Samsung Exynos 1330
AnTuTu 2809170 602971
Geekbench Single 1553 952
Geekbench Multi 6403 1963
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2756x1268 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 5 MP
Front camera 20 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15 / One UI 7
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 204 g 192 g
Price $250 $166
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless charging: no data
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
67/100
2809170 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Samsung Exynos 1330
48/100 -365.9%
602971 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 365.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
$166

Price difference: $84. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is cheaper by $84.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (80/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (85/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (74/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?

The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a better fit for everyday use.